In 1882 he took part in the Anglo-Egyptian War and commanded the horse artillery at the Battle of Kassassin Lock and the Battle of Tel el-Kebir where he was mentioned in despatches.[1] He was also appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB).[4] In 1882 he became colonel of the depot staff of the horse artillery, and in 1885 commandant of the school of gunnery at Shoeburyness for the next two years. In 1887 he became Inspector-General of Artillery in India, serving in the role for five years.[1] In 1890 he attained the rank of Major-general after 35 years service.[3]
In 1892 Nairne was appointed to the command of the Division at Meerut, and the following year he became Commander-in-Chief of the Bombay Army (renamed Bombay Command in 1895).[1] He was promoted Lieutenant-General in November 1895[5] and became a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in June 1898.[6] He was acting Commander-in-Chief, India from March to November 1898.[1]
Death
He died suddenly on 19 February 1899 and was buried with military honours at Charlton Cemetery in London on 22 February.[1]
Family
In 1860 he married Sophie Addison.[1] His sister, Helen Catherine Nairne, who was born on 1 September 1843, was the mother of Sir Frederick Arnold-Baker.[7]
^Dictionary of National Biography. Supplement. United Kingdom, Smith, Elder, & Company, 1901.
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